Southern Alberta Jewish Veterans of World War I & II

Dedicated to Val Rimer z"l and the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Post No. 2, and created with the support of the Ghert Family Foundation

Henry Olfman. 1941. from JHSSA #2282

Henry (Harry) Olfman

Last Name
Olfman
First Name
Henry (Harry)
Arrival in Southern Alberta
end of service
Date of Birth
12/17/1909
Date of Death
04/10/1995
Place of Birth
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Place of Death
Edmonton, Alberta
Parent's Name
Samuel and Rosa (Batul)
Spouse's Name
Sara (Martin)
War
WWII
Date of Enlistment
January 1941
Age at Enlistment
31
Place of Enlistment
Toronto, Ontario
Place of Residence at time of Enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Occupation at time of Enlistment
office manager / bookkeeper
Date of Discharge
February 1946
Country of Service
Canada
Branch of Service (Army, RCAF, RCN etc.)
RCAF
Rank (Highest Known)
Sergeant
Unit
412 Squadron
Role
"Clerk Admin"
Regimental / Service Number
R91337
Military Service - Countries
Canada; "European Theatre"
Casualty
No
Place of Burial
Edmonton Jewish Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta
Grave/plot Number
Section E, Plot 5, Row 11
Information Source
Jewish War Veterans of Canada Post No. 2; Library and Archives Canada; Book of Remembrance (as "Hyman"); gravestone
Other information
served 42 months overseas. birthdate from attestation papers